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I was not in the room long enough for this to be... - Review of Kimpton Topaz Hotel

Topaz definitely met my expectations of a Kimpton property during my stay. The staff was friendly and went out of their way to be helpful in any and every way. I had occasion to inquire about the fridge in my room and was impressed (if unsurprised) by their speed in addressing the issue and following up with me. The property itself is extremely well-located, clean, and comfortable; the room was much larger than I would have expected! I did have some issues with the television; grainy reception made it difficult to watch most channels, which was odd. I was not in the room long enough for this to be an issue, so I didn't mention it to the staff but have every confidence that they would have resolved the issue if I had. I travel to DC regularly on business and suspect that Topaz will become my go-to hotel in the future.

Stayed March 2013, traveled on business

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rcimei, General Manager at Kimpton Topaz Hotel, responded to this review,
April 22, 2013

Dear LaurenandRyan,

Thank you so much for the amazing review of your recent stay at the Topaz. I am so happy to hear how much you enjoyed your guest room and how well the staff took care of you. As you noticed, we are currently working through some issues with TV signal, but we hope to have that taken care of ASAP.

We look forward to hopefully being your hotel of choice on your travels to DC.

Thank you,Ryan CimeiGeneral Manager

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Thirteen members of our family stayed here for a family wedding. There were also another 20 or more wedding party members, family and friends staying here for several days. All of my family felt it was one of the best hotel experiences we have had. I did not hear any negative word from any of the other folks either. The best part was the very personal service from staff who remembered my name, were very well-informed about local directions and recommendations, and were sincere warm individuals! They even had hula hoops in the lobby for the children during the weekend! Loved it and will return.

Stayed April 2013, traveled with family

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rcimei, General Manager at Kimpton Topaz Hotel, responded to this review,
April 17, 2013

Dear CJD454,

Wow! What an outstanding review of your family's time here at the Topaz. I cannot thank you enough for the amazing kind words. I am so happy to hear that the team took such great care of you all and that everyone had such a nice time.

Weddings are always a fun and joyous occasion, and I am glad that we could help to add to the fun atmosphere and vibe.

We hope you have someone else get married in DC so we can do it again!

Thanks again,Ryan CimeiGeneral Manager

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Our room at the Topaz was a good size and comfortable. The soundproofing in the hotel is very good. We never heard any noise from another room. All of the employees we encountered were helpful and polite. The location near Dupont Circle was what we expected, with a very short walk to the metro.We are Kimpton in touch members and have high expectations that have been met at the New York Kimptons we've stayed at. Therefore, we were not happily surprised to find that there was a good sized hole in a sheet that we discovered after we were in bed. We requested the linens be changed the next day which they were, but ... We also have a paper delivered to our room as in touch members. This did not happen one day of our stay. When I was at the front desk I noticed a large stack of papers behind the desk. Apparently, they never delivered them to the rooms. In other words, although we would stay here again, there was not as much attention to detail as at other hotels in this group.

Stayed April 2013, traveled as a couple

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rcimei, General Manager at Kimpton Topaz Hotel, responded to this review,
April 18, 2013

Dear siva2,

Thank you for taking the time to provide your review on your recent stay with us. I am glad that you overall enjoyed your stay and you found the staff helpful. I am also glad that you were not disturbed by any noise from the hallways or other guests.

I do want to apologize for the issue with the sheet and the inconsistencies in the service. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, we will certainly look into where the breakdowns were.

We hope you will come see us again and thank you for your loyalty to Kimpton hotels.

Thank you,Ryan CimeiGeneral Manager

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I absolutely loved staying in this hotel. For an adorable boutique hotel in a fun neighborhood, it is very affordable and offers up a lot of cute touches that set it above and beyond. The front desk staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and the room was spotless with a ridiculously comfortable bed. The toiletries in the bathroom are high quality, and if you're a Kimpton member you get a $10 credit towards the minibar. There is also a wine and cheese happy hour reception every afternoon. We skipped the breakfast, but it looked pretty good, and they have frequent website promotions that include free breakfast with the room.

Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple

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rcimei, General Manager at Kimpton Topaz Hotel, responded to this review,
April 16, 2013

Dear Emily K,

I really can't thank you enough for your oustanding review of your recent stay at the Topaz. I am so happy to hear how much fun you guys had and how well you enjoyed your guest room, the service and the perks such as the wine hour and mini bar credit. Next time all you have to do is make sure you enjoy breakfast!

Thank you very much again, its always a great way to start a day to read about how much fun someone had staying with us.

We can't wait to have you back next time.

Thank you,Ryan CimeiGeneral Manager

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We stayed here over a holiday weekend and were so pleased. Very good location to the metro and good nearby restaurants, comfortable and clean room, excellent service. Our dog came along with us and it was very easy with her. We look forward to staying here again!

Stayed May 2012

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April 16, 2013

Dear Chaz717,

Thank you for your outstanding review of your recent stay at the Topaz. We are all super excited to hear what a great time you had and how much you guys and your pup enjoyed your entire experience.

We look forward to having you come back and see us again!

Thank you,Ryan CimeiGeneral Manager

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We find that you can't go wrong with any Kimpton Group hotels. We've stayed at so many and found that The Topaz in DC was a wonderful respite from the main DuPont Circle hotels.You can expect a friendly staff, wonderful decor and very comfy beds. Our room on the 6th floor was very spacious with a separate desk area, dressing area and couch. They always have a complimentary wine hour...wish it was from 5:30-6:30 instead of 5-6, but they'll take care of you if you're a bit late.

Stayed April 2013, traveled as a couple

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April 15, 2013

Dear theleftbank,

Thank you so much for the outstanding review of your stay here at the Topaz. We are all so excited to hear what a great time you had with us and how much you enjoyed the staff and your guest room. We are also glad that you were able to enjoy our Wine Hour, not a bad idea keeping it open until 6:30.

We look forward to having you back with us on your next trip to DC.

Thank you,Ryan CimeiGeneral Manager

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The hotel is tucked away in a little neighborhood--with the delicious Tabard Inn right next door! There is a nice bar/restaurant in the Rouge--Moroccan style and nicely decorated. Bar closes a bit early though... The rooms are large and pleasantly decorated with unusual light fixtures, textured fabrics, and EYE catching wall art. The hallways and lobby were also quite pleasant and the entire hotel was QUIET! Not the best hotel for great city views, but you're surrounded by a typical downtown DC neighborhood and that is pretty charming too... Great, central location downtown--central to lots of things. Staff at all Kimptons are amazing and the Rouge is no exception. We had a clogged toilet and a light bulb out and they sent up a very sweet repair guy within minutes. Done! (Toilet clogged again later that night and they moved us to another room--nice!) The building is a bit older than most DC Kimptons, but they've fixed it up in fabulousness and it left us feeling welcome, pleased, and comfortable in our stay. The beds are really comfy and breakfast in the AM (we got room service) was generous and delicious. Parking for hybrid/electric cars is free too! "Essential Elements" amenities were nice and smelled great--sad they weren't the usual Aveda though... We would go back, but we have so many Kimptons in DC to try! Have fun!

Room Tip: If you don't care about a view, the back may be quieter. Get a high floor to see more or a corn...

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Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple

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April 15, 2013

Dear JillyJill,

Thank you for your outstanding review of your recent stay. I am really glad that you enjoyed your time with us so much and the location was so ideal for everything you were looking for.

We look forward to having you back with us on your next trip in to the city.

Thank you,Ryan CimeiGeneral Manager

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